Homes for Ukraine: UK Local Sponsorship Scheme
The UK government has confirmed it is changing the rules under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme to allow children and minors under the age of 18 who have already made applications to travel to the UK unaccompanied. The change comes three months after the scheme was launched in March 2022. Guidance on the government website […]
Global Business Mobility Visa Guidance
Following an overhaul of the UK immigration system post-Brexit, the Home Office opened the Global Business Mobility Route in 2022. The visa categories under this route are highly specialised and designed for specialist overseas workers to come to the UK on a temporary basis to meet specific skill needs. This article will outline the five […]
Form FLR IR: Visa Extension Application Guide
If you are currently in the United Kingdom with Leave to Remain and seek to extend your stay, you must apply for Further Leave to Remain. Some individuals will submit their application for Further Leave to Remain with Form FLR (IR). You will need to submit this form correctly and in time to secure your […]
Travelling to the UK on Business
If you’re planning to travel to the UK on business, or to send an employee for the purposes of carrying out a business activity, the following guidance will help you to establish whether or not a visa should be obtained in advance and, where applicable, the type of visa needed for business travel to the […]
How to buy a house if you’re moving to the UK
The housing market in the United Kingdom is made up of a broad range of property types, from contemporary, new-build homes and apartments to historic, period properties that are hundreds of years old. As a non-British national, you may enjoy visiting the United Kingdom on a frequent basis and have considered buying property in which […]
Types of UK Residence Permit
Foreign nationals wishing to live in the United Kingdom require immigration permission. This permission is sometimes known as a residence permit. There are many different residence permits through the complex UK immigration system, so you must understand the differences between the various routes and their purposes. This article will outline the various types of residence […]
How to apply for a UK Travel Document
A valid passport is usually required for international travel and serves as an important form of official identification that is recognised around the world. However, some people cannot obtain a passport whilst they are living in the United Kingdom for a variety of reasons, such as refugees and stateless people. These individuals may be eligible […]
New High Potential Individual Visa Announced
With the upcoming introduction of the High Potential Individual visa, top global university graduates will soon be able to come to the UK under a brand new, unsponsored route. This visa will help top talent from around the world who demonstrate high potential to live and work in the UK, and realise their ambitions, and […]
ILR Requirements for the UK
Foreign nationals in the United Kingdom on visas are subject to time limits on their permission to live in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This means that you are subject to immigration control and do not have all the rights and obligations of British citizens. An important step towards living in the United Kingdom […]
Form Set (O) for UK ILR
Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom on various visas, including Skilled Worker Visas, Tier 1 Visas, and UK Ancestry Visas, are subject to time limits in line with their permission to live in the four nations. This means that you and your dependents are subject to immigration control and do not possess all the […]